What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Admissions position at University of Maryland?
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:The Assistant Director of Admissions serves as a key leader in the Robert H. Smith School of Business admissions team, managing the full admissions process for MBA, MS, and DBA programs while guiding the office’s data analysis and reporting strategy. This role oversees core operational workflows, supervises staff, and engages in recruitment and advising efforts to support enrollment goals across all graduate programs.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift ten lbs
Preferences:
Highly developed organizational and computer skills with strict attention to detail
Proven ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work in a highly independent manner, work in teams, and manage direct reports
Demonstrated high energy and engaging demeanor with sound judgment
Proven ability to make effective use of time, plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects
Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service
Ability to work early mornings, late nights and weekends, as well travel internationally and domestically as needed
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Seven (7) years of professional admissions, event planning, recruiting, or student services experience. Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
Experience: Seven (7) years of professional admissions, event planning, recruiting, or student services experience. Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of client interfacing, advising or counseling.
Knowledge of social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, and blogs.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workplace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Knowledge of client interfacing, advising or counseling.
Knowledge of social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, and blogs.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workplace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume, List of three references
Best Consideration Date:
December 29, 2025
Posting Close Date:
N/A
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Maryland's State Ethics Commission website
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Department
BMGT-Dean-MBA Programs
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$78,000 - $88,000
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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Salary : $78,000 - $88,000